Articles


New Study Reports Rise in Lockout/Tagout Violations Led by Manufacturing

New Study Reports Rise in Lockout/Tagout Violations Led by Manufacturing

A recent study shows a 29 percent increase in lockout/tagout violations from 2022 to 2023, particularly affecting the manufacturing sector.

DOL’s Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health Will Meet on Oct. 30

DOL’s Advisory Board on Toxic Substances and Worker Health Will Meet on Oct. 30

The board will address issues related to nuclear weapons workers with health conditions caused by toxic exposure.

Shifting the Approach Towards Safety Training

Shifting the Approach Towards Safety Training

Simply checking the compliance box isn’t enough. Ongoing safety training is essential for real-world readiness.

Automation Has a Positive Impact on Workplace Safety, Global Workers Say

Automation Has a Positive Impact on Workplace Safety, Global Workers Say

Workers are optimistic about how technologies, such as robotics and AI, can enhance safety.

ASSP and S4NP Announce Partnership Focusing on Workplace Safety

ASSP and S4NP Announce Partnership Focusing on Workplace Safety

The two organizations have teamed up to improve workplace safety by sharing resources and promoting joint volunteer efforts.

20 Years of Breakthrough Strategies

Robert Pater, creator of the MoveSMART system, reflects on his 20 years writing the Breakthrough Strategies column for OH&S and discusses why slips, trips, and falls remain prevalent in the workplace, as well as emerging safety trends and risks that professionals should keep an eye on.

How to Develop an Effective Shutdown Schedule

How to Develop an Effective Shutdown Schedule

Creating an effective safety audit schedule is essential for managing high-risk tasks and improving safety processes during production shutdowns.

OSHA Cites Massachusetts Contractor for Fatal Trench Collapse

OSHA Cites Massachusetts Contractor for Fatal Trench Collapse

The agency cited the employer for a total of $283,115 in proposed penalties.



The Administrative Hierarchy of Controls

The Administrative Hierarchy of Controls

A structured approach to administrative controls can improve workplace safety by organizing and prioritizing these controls, much like how engineering controls are categorized in the hierarchy of controls.

Benchmark Gensuite Expands Safety Platform with Anvl Acquisition

Benchmark Gensuite Expands Safety Platform with Anvl Acquisition

With this acquisition, Benchmark Gensuite aims to enhance field safety operations by digitizing workflows and improving real-time risk mitigation for frontline workers.

AI

AI's Impact on Workplace Safety Remains Limited, Survey Says

Only 6 percent of employees report AI-related safety enhancements at their organizations, according to a recent report.

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Oct. 18, 2024

New Products Round-Up: Friday, Oct. 18, 2024

This week’s new safety products enhance workplace safety and productivity with solutions like advanced vacuums, puncture-resistant gloves, and ergonomic exosuits.

DOL Introduces AI Best Practices During Online Event

DOL Introduces AI Best Practices During Online Event

The new guidelines emphasize the ethical usage of AI, aiming to improve job quality and protect workers.

ASSP Updates Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for Fleet Management

ASSP Updates Motor Vehicle Safety Standard for Fleet Management

The ASSP has revised a key standard to improve fleet safety practices and reduce motor vehicle crashes.

Brasfield & Gorrie Transitions to Type II Head Protection for Workers

Brasfield & Gorrie Transitions to Type II Head Protection for Workers

The construction firm has adopted enhanced helmets to reduce head injury risks.

Exoskeletons in Construction and Heavy Industries: Can They Really Handle the Tough Jobs?

Exoskeletons in Construction and Heavy Industries: Can They Really Handle the Tough Jobs?

Exoskeletons hold great potential for improving safety and reducing injuries in construction and heavy industries, but challenges like compatibility, adoption resistance, and cost concerns must be addressed through structured implementation and collaboration.

Siemens Acquires Danfoss Fire Safety to Strengthen Fire Safety Focus

Siemens Acquires Danfoss Fire Safety to Strengthen Fire Safety Focus

Siemens aims to enhance its fire suppression technology and accelerate the company's shift toward sustainable solutions.

Honeywell and Chevron Team Up to Improve Refinery Safety with AI

Honeywell and Chevron Team Up to Improve Refinery Safety with AI

The collaboration aims to develop AI-assisted solutions that enhance safety and efficiency in refining operations.

Answering Your Questions on OSHA’s 2024 Final Rule

Answering Your Questions on OSHA’s 2024 Final Rule

OSHA's 2024 HazCom final rule introduces updates to chemical classification, labeling and safety data sheets.

Considerations for Selecting Fall Protection PPE

Considerations for Selecting Fall Protection PPE

Understanding types and classes of SRDs, leading edge vs. non-leading edge, solutions for aerial lifts and more.

Featured

Artificial Intelligence